Health fair set for Friday

Thursday

Jan 31, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Andy Barrand

andy.barrand@hillsdale.net HILLSDALE ó The Hillsdale Seventh-Day Adventist Church is reaching out to the community by offering a free health fair Friday at the Hillsdale Community Library. Ricky Carter, a member of the church, said the health fair is something they try to do on a quarterly basis. He said normally they have a low turnout for the health fair, but he is hoping more people take advantage of the event. Carter said the church hasnít advertised the event well in the past, which might have led to the lack of attendance. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the meeting rooms at the library. Screenings offered will include blood pressure, cholesterol lipid panel, body mass and body water percent, blood sugar and computerized health age. There will also be an anti-stress massage session. Carter said there will be a variety of health literature available and a health presentation during the event. Those planning on doing the cholesterol screening or blood sugar testing must fast before the event, except for drinking water. There is a suggested donation of $12 for cholesterol testing. The tests are administered by local nurses and lab technicians. The church will also have†four other health fairs this year on†April 5, July 12, Sept. 6 and Nov. 1.